City of Winter Haven Hiring for Trashmaster Operator (Public Works / Residential) at Winter Haven, FL Full Time

Salary and Benefits

• $17.99 Per Hour Minimum, Pending Job Related Experience
• $2,000.00 Signing Bonus*
• Annual Step for Performance Pay Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
• 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
• Flexible Education, Training, and Development Opportunities
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Working in the City’s Solid Waste Public Works Department performing manual labor work to collect residential and commercial trash, junk, and building debris throughout the City.
Essential Job Functions
Safely and efficiently operate a grapple truck to collect bulk waste or horticultural debris and transport the materials to the designated disposal area. Operate a grapple truck as the primary vehicle to collect bulk waste or horticultural debris and transport the collected material to the designated disposal site. Will ensure that assigned vehicle is operational by fueling the vehicle, daily washing and cleaning, performing of routine maintenance such as greasing and conducting pre and post-trip inspections (checking fluid levels, tire pressure, filters, etc.). Operator will complete and maintain daily written records and logs on mileage, fuel consumption and necessary written repairs. Operator will log amounts of materials collected at specific addresses and document and maintain accurate records and logs of amounts of materials collected at specific addresses, when necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skill to safely operate a grapple truck under all road and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations; and of the hazards of the operation and appropriate rules and regulations.
• Ability to maneuver large vehicles through heavy traffic and narrow openings as well as in the presence of other vehicles, stationary property and pedestrians; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work independently or as a team to perform regular duties; complete and maintain written records and logs; lift a minimum of 50 pounds; withstand long periods of either sitting or standing; and use city-issued computers or cell devices, routing software/maps, shovels, rakes and/or brooms.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in driving large, heavy trucks and experience in solid waste operations preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Florida Class B drivers’ license with air-brake endorsement and a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
• Absence of non-prescribed control substances in the applicant’s system as verified through a screening process administered by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Must have the physical ability, strength and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

“EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

Enriching lifestyle through exceptional service.

*$1,000.00 after completion of six month probationary period; $1,000.00 after completion of first year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.99 – $19.82 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

Supplemental Pay:

Work Location: One location